RN - Medical Neurology ICU; E4

Job Description

Registered Nurse in an ICU unit on the Harry P. & Betty Jo Ward Towers, caring for Medical, Neurology, Neuro‑Surgical and Bone Marrow Transplant patients. The unit is 28‑bed and staffed by highly trained RN professionals. This Full‑Time position is within the Department: ICE | NRSL Med/Neuro ICU E4 IP

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Schedule:

Full‑Time.

• Health:
  Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement:
  Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associates Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelors in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing.
• Valid RN License.
• One (1) year Registered Nursing experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong work ethics and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN or MSN
• 2 or more years of nursing experience with a minimum of 1 year in an acute care setting such as a teaching hospital.
• 1 year or more of Oncology RN experience.
• National Certification

• Collects and documents assessment data
• Develops a Plan of Care (POC) per standard
• Implements POC including medical order and interdisciplinary approach
• Evaluates the progress of patient toward attainment of desired outcomes
• Provides effective patient/family education/discharge planning
• Administers medication per standard including drug information to patients/families
• Acts as a resource/supports others;
  Delivers patient care using the principles of the defined nursing modality
• Delegates care based on UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, specific job description and individual level of education and training
• Contributes to a positive work environment that is conducive to clinical education while serving as a resource for student nurses and staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Stand:
Frequently
Sit:
Occasionally
Walk:
Frequently
Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead:
Occasionally
Lift and carry weight: 100+ lbs
Push and pull weight: 100+ lbs
Use hands to touch, handle or feel:
Frequently
Talk:
Frequently
Hear:
Continuously
Taste or smell:
Occasionally
Read, concentrate, think analytically:
Continuously

Physical Environment:
Inside Medical Facility Environment, Noise Level: Moderate

Hazards:
Biological, Chemical, Dust, Electrical, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools

Commensurate with education and experience.

• License or Certificate (see special instructions)
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

• Proof of Veteran Status

This position is subject to pre‑employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.